Faculty/Staff Measles Resources

Below you will find all questions and answers pertaining to faculty and staff about measles.

I have an employee who is ill and has come to work. I’m concerned they may have the measles and will expose others to the virus. Can I send the employee home?

Yes. You can send an employee home who is exhibiting any measles symptoms or who has been exposed to the measles. But prior to taking this action, please consult with Human Resources. While each case must be considered separately, employees with a fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a cough should be sent home. Other symptoms of concern are coughing and sneezing.

Can I come to work if I have symptoms of the measles?

Talk to your doctor or nurse if you feel seriously ill, especially if you have a fever. Avoid contact with other people while you are sick.

If I am absent from work because of the measles, when can I return to work?

Those with suspected measles should be excluded from school or work until four days have passed since rash onset (they can return on the fifth day after the day of rash onset) if not immunocompromised.

Do the University’s health plans cover measles vaccines?

Yes.  The measles vaccine is covered 100% by Anthem and Express Scripts for employees and dependents enrolled in one of the University’s faculty and staff health plans.

What are my options for obtaining a measles vaccine?

Vaccines should be available at your family physician’s office. Vaccines may also be available through a pharmacy. You should contact your family physician or pharmacy to verify vaccine availability.